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School Library Journal
Reviewed on August 1, 2014 | Grades 5-8
Gr 3–5—Mikis is a boy who lives a quiet existence in a small town on a Greek isle with his family. His grandfather meets him after school and tells him there is a surprise waiting for him at home; the surprise is a donkey that Mikis is allowed to name. After much consultation with the donkey, it is decided by Mikis tha...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Magazine
Reviewed on October 1, 2014
Setting the stage on the island of Corfu, Hopman's atmospheric opening illustrations pan in from aerial view to village to Mikis's grandpa under a sycamore tree with his cronies. Grandpa has just gotten a donkey to haul wood -- "they don't guzzle gas, and they usually start the first time." Soon Mikis is making friends with Tsaki and becoming the animal's advocate. Concerned about the chafing caused by heavy loads, the boy seeks medical attention for ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2014
Mikis makes friends with his grandpa's donkey, Tsaki, becoming the animal's advocate. Fortunately, the old man is kind as well as gruff; tho...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
